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Great 22 Years

Blue chip company that offered many opportunities for promotion. During my 22 years I was promoted three times. High pressured environment but rewarding. Enjoyed the challenges and the freedom to make decisions. At senior level the company required more than normal working hours and it was not unusual to work late into the night to meet deadlines. Fortunately the company provided me with a laptop and internet link to system. Enjoyed watching my staff grow and learn from my experience. Co-workers were senior managers who held no punches in the Boardroom. One did not have any "friends" in the Boardroom. So one had to be prepared and have all relevant information at hand.

Pros: Prospects to work in Africa
Cons: As Senior Manager there are no defined working hours. Often difficult to plan leave for long term.

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Not to sure

I am a retired contrcts director, started my own small consulting initiative. I am currently assisting mainly emerging contractors with the most significant contractor being in office restoration and maintenance.

Pros: Do not want to be promoted
Cons: I am willing to work hours as established by cotractor

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Excellent company to work for.

Answering e-mails Entering orders Organising trucks to deliver product Sourcing products from factory if none available at store. Very good relationship with co workers. Learnt to be very patient and to listen to customers. I enjoyed every aspect of my work especially when we have stock available and all orders could be met. To keep the stock at consignment depots balancing with the company system.

Pros: Worked on my own and did not report to my boss every day. I was trusted to do the job.
Cons: There were no cons.

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Love to work half a day

i am retired now and would like something to do as i am totally able to work still but not in the 9 to 5 situations, want to be more flex-able, yet still earning money. not interested in taking over or be the boss, just a support maybe or more if possible

Pros: bonus always, invest in staff
Cons: office hours

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Excellent learning curve in a different sector

Less and less specialist construction work in these difficult economic times and in a very top heavy management and very autocratic management style made for a very unpleasant working environment. Relationships with co-workers remained very good. The most challenging aspect of the job at the time of leaving was dealing with the stress of dealing with mood swings of senior management. Coming from a corporate environment I have learnt different costing / project management / procurement / researching skills.

Pros: The challenge of the bigger contracts
Cons: Little if no chance for advancement

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Retired

Full time activities included SMS compliancy at Air Force Squadrons, Aviation Safety Audits, Incident/accident statistics, Flight Safety at Air Shows and events. Part time still flying actively as Navigator.

Pros: Available immediately
Cons: Nothing

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Great job satisfaction

My work was never finished. My company provides a 24/7/365 day service. Interacting with staff and clients provides me with a pulse from which I assess the status quo. My staff understand that I demonstrate respect towards everyone, they also understand that I do not tolerate poor discipline and tardiness. They know I expect to find in staff the common honesty and integrity of men of business, some exposure of the qualities of worthiness of the esteem I freely offer and/or respect that I expect them to display towards clients and peers alike. The downside to this job is dealing with, 'failing to prevent damage and/or injury to staff and clients and/or their property'. That is really 'facing the music'.

Pros: The joy of a job well done.
Cons: Overseeing the perpetual fight against increasing crime.

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Verg fruitful

I did daily inspection on all campus, maintenance, cleaning., printing Depts. I had a very good relationship with staffs & managements. During my time I learnt how to treat costomers & public. I enjoyed working with people & helping to solve problems. The most challenging was to deal with students.

Pros: started in the maintenance dept to Act Director.
Cons: 24 hours

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Claims and Insurance Handling

Daily handling of marine claims - in contact with the ports, claimants and insurers. Making recommendations with the regards to the quantum and finalization of claims. In contact Marine Engineers, Shipyards, Agents and Assessors. In working in the port and marine environments I have gathered a great deal of knowledge on maritime claims handling, maritime insurance and maritime salvage

Pros: Promotional opportunities, very interesting working environmant
Cons: losts of traveliing and long hours

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Awareness of company policies

Course in business administration/ management, staff training and management, legal process on handed over accounts, NCA training for 2 years. I am responsible, committed, honest ,punctual and an achiever. Target driven.

Pros: Always ready to learn more
Cons: Always available

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